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A unique departure from traditional case designs, this case is lighter and easier to store. The foam shell guards against temperature changes and impact. Black nylon cover with dark blue or dark red cotton velvet interior. The Go! also features two bow spinners, a built-in hygrometer, string tube, internal accessory pocket, a special shoulder rest compartment under the neck with a Velcro restraint, long external music pocket, subway strap and includes two backpack straps. Available in two sizes: 15"-15.5" and 16"-16.5". Weighs 5 lbs.

A unique departure from traditional case designs, this case is lighter and easier to store. The foam shell guards against temperature changes and impact. Black nylon cover with dark blue or dark red cotton velvet interior. The Go! also features two bow spinners, a built-in hygrometer, string tube, internal accessory pocket, a special shoulder rest compartment under the neck with a Velcro restraint, long external music pocket, subway strap and includes two backpack straps. Available in two sizes: 15"-15.5" and 16"-16.5". Weighs 5 lbs.

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Based on 5 Reviews

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KIERSTEN SMITH
From EL CAJON, CA

Reviewed On: 12/20/2014

Poor quality

I just got this case today and it will be going back. I have had the Heritage Go! case for my violin for about 12 years and I love it. Even with less than stellar reviews on this one, I thought I would still like it since my violin case has been so good. It looks like in the last 12 years, they have started cutting corners. There is no string tube, as advertised. The workmanship is just very meager. The velcro closure that holds the shoulder rest is already peeling up and I haven't even used it. It's also on the large side and I'm not sure if I would trust it to really protect my instrument. I measured the length inside, the same area that I measure my 15.5 inch viola. This case is supposedly for a 15-15.5 inch viola, however, the space measures 16.5. I guess it's possible I was sent the wrong size, but there is no indication anywhere on the case what size it is. Don't waste your time and money on this case. Invest a little more and buy one that is better made and will hold up longer.

Reviewed On: 12/10/2013

Heritage go case for viola

I have had this case for viola for maybe a year and the hardware on the case has broken off. The fiberglass that the screws were inserted have worn away making instrument hard to carry. Material peeling off handle
Also purchased double case for violin and viola and the lock broke off.

Reviewed On: 12/20/2011

Doesn't Hold Up

I've had this case for a little over a year. In that time, the buckles for the backpack straps have broken off. It appears they are screwed into a material - perhaps foam - that wears over time. I had been using the should strap buckles instead, but now they have broken off. The main reason I bought this case was so that I wouldn't have to lug it around by its handle, but now I have no option.
Also beware that when received, the case carried a very strong chemical smell. It did not dissipate for WEEKS. You would not want to pack your instrument inside without airing it out for a while.
It's too bad too - on the whole, the case is light and inexpensive, and fairly voluminous inside (fits my 16.5" viola). But I cannot recommend a case whose buckle breakage might cause your instrument to fall crashing to the floor.

Reviewed On: 05/18/2009

Love it/hate it

I love that this case is so light-weight, and its very easy to carry around with the shoulder strap. Its also extremely affordable, and still well-made.
However, I wish I hadnt gotten the dark blue because its really hard to see inside. And, putting my viola away/getting it out is really awkward because the shoulder rest is stowed underneath the neck of the viola. This means you have to put the shoulder rest in first and secure it with the velcro while youre still holding onto your viola in the other hand. And when youre getting it out, youre holding the viola and struggling to get the shoulder rest out of the velcro with one hand. I wish it had a storage box at the side instead.

Reviewed On: 05/19/2008

go viola case

I've had mine for 2 years now. It still looks new. Plenty of room for accessories and music. Very light weight. I bought mine when they were a little cheaper for UK buyers. I'm considering buying another one for my smaller viola as it is one of the few cases where you are not expected to pad out a larger hole if your viola is small - and I've been happy with the first one